Thursday, March 26, 2009

Estonia - Folk Costumes 1995


1995 Folk Costumes - Muhu

In Estonian folk costumes differ from parish. Besides, there has been considerable change in the course of time. Nowadays, folk costumes are only worn for festive occasions, such as folk dancing, and the song and dance festivals taking place at regular festivals from local to national level.
The two stamps picture folk costumes from the West Estonian Island of Muhu. The couple wears an older style of dress which persisted up the middle og the 19th century.
The two stamps picture folk costumes from the West Estonian Island of Muhu. The dress of the three girls on the other stamp is more modern, having been in use around the turn of the century. Their headdress was part of everyday apparel.

1995 Folk Costumes - Muhu
Denomination: 1.70
Date: 30 March 1995
Print: Offset
Designer: Mari Kaarma
Perforation: 13 3/4 x 14
Sheets: 10 x 5
Quantity issued: 1,585,000
Printing house: AS Vaba Maa


1995 Folk Costumes - Muhu
Denomination: 1.70
Date: 30 March 1995
Print: Offset
Designer: Mari Kaarma
Perforation: 13 3/4 x 14
Sheets: 10 x 5
Quantity issued: 1,556,200
Printing house: AS Vaba Maa


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